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FamilyWall vs OpenFamily
Both stand on family calendar apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
FamilyWall combines family planning and communication tools, with core calendar and list features on its free plan. Premium adds planning, storage, calendar-sync, and location features; its location function is intended for personal use, not emergencies.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
OpenFamily covers many shared household activities, with real-time syncing and useful calendar and meal-planning tools. Choose self-hosting or the hosted plan at 3.90 €/month per family, and check the installation route for your devices.
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| FamilyWall | OpenFamily | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $4.99 a month | OpenFamily Cloud: €3.90 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | FamilyWall | Not published |
| Website | familywall.com | openfamily.fr |
| On family calendar apps | #11 of 43 | #14 of 43 |
FamilyWall: what it does well
- Free plan includes shared calendar and family lists.
- Shopping lists are available offline.
- Private messages support text, voice, photos, and video.
- Premium includes 25 GB of storage.
What to know first
- Google and Outlook calendar sync requires Premium.
- Premium costs $4.99 per month or $44.99 per year.
- Location sharing is not suitable as an emergency locator.
OpenFamily: what it does well
- Twelve modules synchronize in real time
- Shopping lists include reusable templates
- Calendar allows up to five reminders per appointment
- Integrates with five named household apps
- Free self-hosted option
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires Docker except with the Windows installer
- Cloud costs 3.90 €/month per family
- Android is distributed as an APK
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